The disaster sci-fi film "2012" has been moved from July 10 to November 13 in 2009, Sony Pictures has decided.

The move will add some extra time and maximize the film's playability, after scheduling it to open two weekends before the lucrative Thanksgiving session.

Sony distribution president Rory Bruer told Hollywood Reporter, "We've had such successes with the James Bond films in November that we wanted a big tentpole film in that slot this year. We've got so many films in the summer that this is the perfect answer to that."

The film is now expected to battle against two wide openers: Warner Bros.' "Sherlock Holmes" and Fox's "The Tooth Fairy."

"2012" boasts an ensemble cast, including John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Danny Glover, Thandie Newton, Oliver Platt, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Woody Harrelson.